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Fess Parker, Star Of 'Davy Crockett' And 'Daniel Boone,' Dies at 85

The actor Fess Parker who played Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone has died
Fess Parker also starred in "Old Yeller.The actor died of natural causes ... a rep confirms with TMZ.

Parker owned the DoubleTree Resort in Santa Barbara and the Wine Country Inn & Spa in Los Olivos, CA.

Parker married Marcella Rinehart in 1960. They had two children.

Parker launched "Davy Crockett" in December 1954, quickly inspiring an American fad for the coonskin cap his character wore in the show.

The three episodes were repurposed the following year as a feature film called "Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier.

Parker died at home in Santa Ynez Valley, California,He was married for 50 years. to his wife, Marcella.